Sweet Marjoram

Sweet Marjoram

70 days. Sweet marjoram is an easy to grow herb with thin, gray-green leaves. It’s the perfect addition to culinary dishes. Add it to salads, dressings, beans, meat and soups. Can be used fresh, or dried and stored. Good for growing in containers. A great addition to home gardens.  Annual.

Open Pollinated. Non-GMO. Heirloom.

*Approximately 250 Seeds

Maturity: 70 Days

Germination: 7-14 Days

Light Requirements: Full sun

Planting Depth: 1/8” Barley cover. Seeds need light to germinate.

Start Indoors: 8-10  weeks before the average last frost

Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained

Plant Spacing: 12”

Plant Height: 12-24”

Row Spacing: 12-18”

Plant Spread: 18”

Growing Instructions

Start the seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the average first frost date. Plant 3-4 seeds per pot or cell 1/8” deep in seed starting mix. Do not plant too deep. The seeds need light to germinate. Use a heat mat to help increase germination. Keep the seeds moist, not wet. Thin the seedlings to 1 per pot or cell after the first set of true leaves appear. Transplant the plants outside when the temperatures remain above 65°F. Harden off the plants before transplanting.

Plant in fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.7-7.0 in an area that receives full sunlight. Before planting, mix 3-4” compost and manure into the top 6” of soil. Add 2-3” of mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture, keep the roots cool and suppress weeds. Water when the soil is dry 1” down. To help prevent disease, water at the base of the plant. Harvest the leaves every 4-6 weeks.